Dossier
Anaesthetist
Coverage of Anaesthetist in the Nexus archive.
- NHS anaesthetist shortage prevents 1.5m operations a year, report finds
The NHS is unable to perform 1.5 million operations annually due to a shortage of anaesthetists, with 4,000 procedures delayed daily. Over 8 million patients are on waiting lists across the UK, many requiring urgent surgery.
- Anaesthetist in Kerala booked after toddler suffers brain damage
An anaesthetist in Kerala has been booked following allegations of medical negligence at a private hospital in Kannur, which resulted in a toddler suffering brain damage. The child remains on ventilator support.